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May 18, 2024

Venezuela Becomes First Country to Lose All Glaciers

Venezuela is the first country in modern history to lose all of its glaciers after climate scientists declared its remaining glacier little more than an ice field.
Climatologist Maximiliano Herrera Venezuela's Humboldt Glacier has shrunk to an area of two hectares and has gone static, downgrading it to an ice field.
The Humboldt Glacier, also known as La Corona, was the last remaining one in Venezuela after the country lost at least five others in the past century due to the effects of climate change.

May 17, 2024

India Showcases Its Green Hydrogen Potential at World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Netherlands

For the first time, India set up its pavilion, at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from May 13-15.
The India Pavilion, set up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy was said to be one of the largest pavilions at the Summit.
The World Hydrogen Summit is a prestigious event in the global green hydrogen ecosystem. Around 15,000 delegates from around the world attended the Summit.
The India Pavilion at the conference provides India with an opportunity to showcase to the world the progress made by the country in the field of Green Hydrogen.
The Indian delegation comprises nominees from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the Department of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and from private sector companies as well.

May 16, 2024

Sei Whales Return to Argentina after Century

For the first time in over a century, sei whales have been observed in the marine areas near Argentina's Patagonian coast. This is an important event in marine conservation, symbolising a rebound after years of alarming decline due to historical whaling activities.
During the 1920s and 1930s, sei whales faced intense hunting pressure, primarily from whaling operations in and around Argentine waters. These activities severely reduced their numbers, leading to their near disappearance from the region. The species was hunted almost to the brink of extinction, making sightings increasingly rare.
In response to the critical decline of many whale species, including the sei whale, international measures were introduced to protect these giants of the ocean. A global ban on commercial whaling was one of the pivotal actions that contributed to their gradual recovery. Decades of protected status allowed sei whale populations to slowly increase, setting the stage for their return to former habitats.

No Mining within 1-km Radius around Tiger Habitats: SC to Rajasthan

The Supreme Court told authorities in Rajasthan that there cannot be any mining activity within 1-km radius of critical tiger habitats.
A bench of Justices B. R. Gavai, S. V. N. Bhatti and Sandeep Mehta pointed out that on April 26, 2023, the court, in a judgment, had said that mining within 1-km from the boundary of a national park or a wildlife sanctuary shall not be permissible. It added, "as such the prohibition is automatically applicable even to the critical tiger reserves".

May 15, 2024

SAIL-Bhilai to Set Up Chhattisgarh's First 15-Mw Floating Solar Plant

In a stride towards sustainable energy practices, the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), a key unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) situated in Chhattisgarh, is set to inaugurate the state's premier floating solar project. This venture marks a pivotal moment in Chhattisgarh's journey towards renewable energy and underscores BSP's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while promoting eco-friendly initiatives.
The ambitious project, spearheaded by BSP, will see the installation of a 15 MW capacity floating solar plant within the expansive Maroda-1 reservoir located in Durg district. This reservoir, sprawling across 2.1 square kilometers with a water storage capacity of 19 cubic millimeters (MM3), not only caters to the water needs of the plant but also supports the adjoining township.

May 14, 2024

India Highlights Forest Conservation, Sustainable Management Initiatives at 19th Session of UNFF

India participated in the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), held at the UN Headquarters in New York in May 2024.
During the session, India highlighted the country's significant advancements in forest conservation and sustainable forest management, which led to a consistent increase in forest cover over the past fifteen years. Globally, India ranks third in the net gain, in average annual forest area, between 2010 and 2020.
India also highlighted the creation of the International Big Cat Alliance, another important step aimed at protecting and conserving the seven big cat species around the world through collaborative international efforts.
The UNFF 19 culminated in a declaration to take urgent and accelerated actions to halt deforestation and forest degradation and to prevent land degradation, including the implementation of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests and the achievement of the Global Forest Goals.

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